During this course students will learn how to work with watercolour, fashion body and face proportions. They will explore different techniques, including luminescent watercolour, Chinese ink, masking effects and learn how to apply them to create different surfaces for fabrics and accessories (drapes, pleats, velvet, fur, laces, gold or leather). Students will learn how to sketch and draw a make up and hair style, how to mix specific and trendy fashion colours. This course is aimed to develop strong basic drawing skills and watercolour techniques, have an understanding of history and trends in fashion illustration. As a final artwork students will draw haute couture dress of their favourite fashion designer.

*Watercolour, paper and basic brushes are not included, you will use them also for your home work. But you will be able to try high quality art supplies from brands like Holbein, Daniel Smith and other during our lessons. List of supplies will be sent to you after subscribing for course.

During the course students will learn how to draw Fashion Portrait. They will explore different techniques, including luminescent watercolour, Chinese ink, masking effects and soft media. Students will learn the proportions of a fashion face, how to sketch emotions and draw make up and hair style. How to mix specific and trendy colours. This course is aimed to develop new style and techniques and personalize students manner. As a final work students will draw a portrait with accessory and learn secrets of making their illustration stylish!

*Watercolour, paper and basic brushes are not included, you will use them also for your home work. But you will be able to try high quality art supplies from brands like Holbein, Daniel Smith and other during our lessons. List of supplies will be sent to you after subscribing for course.

I would like to introduce you my new fashion illustration course “CHANEL and I” with watercolor. After my great experience with course “Dior and I”, dedicated to fashion house who celebrates 70th anniversary this year. I decided to continue my courses based not only on fashion illustration techniques but also on stories of Fashion Houses and famous designers. This time my inspiration is Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, who revolutionised the way women wore clothes and paved a new way for the fashion brand, her significant pearl necklaces, branded perfume and little black dress.
By the end of the course you will be able to communicate your ideas more freely and effectively and have a collection of illustrations for your portfolio. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who has experience already. You should have an interest in fashion and illustration and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.

To book your place and for further information please contact me at hello@irinakay.fashion
*Places are limited. **Registration is required.Materials are not included, you will also need them for your home work. List of supplies will be sent to you after subscribing for course.

During this watercolor course students will learn how start to draw with liquid media. They will try different watercolor techniques, including wet and dry brush strokes, graduated and flat wash. Also students will learn the special effects and colour theory. Slowly step by step we will use new techniques drawing beautiful underwater life, sea stars, jelly fishes, sea shells and exotic fishes.

Course Fashion Portrait

During the course students will learn how to draw Fashion Portrait. They will try different techniques, including pencil, ink and soft media. Also students will learn the basic proportions of a fashion face with make up, how to mix colours and create emotions. As a final work students will draw a portrait with accessory and learn secrets of making their illustration stylish!

Vintage fashion illustration. Workshop

I want to dedicate this Workshop to the New Look Silhouette of the end of 40th and 50th. Innovation in fashion industry after the World War II, when Christian Dior produced his first, groundbreaking collection. Feminine and curvaceous shapes were an evolution, symbolised a return to cheerful times.

When: 20 May (Saturday) 11.30 – 16.00 (4,5 hours)

Where: Double B coffee & tea, Anglická 15, Praha 2

Level: for all drawing lovers

Reservation: hello@irinakay.fashion or fill the form on the bottom of this page

Description:During the Vintage Fashion Illustration Workshop we will analyse the difference in architecture of silhouettes in vintage garment and elegant poses of the model. You will learn about outstanding illustrators of that period, including Rene Gruau. About specific of shapes and colors using in vintage illustration. Also you will try to imitate the grace of brushstrokes characterizing for the style of 50th. And learn how to use simplicity keeping elegance of fashion illustration from beautiful portraits to amazing dresses.

To book your place and for further information please contact me at hello@irinakay.fashion
Places are limited. Registration is required.

DIOR and IVintage vs. Contemporary

I was so inspired watching last Dior fashion show and I was thinking how many beautiful models were created over the years. I decided to share my inspiration with you. I prepared a new course which includes vintage and contemporary looks of a famous fashion house. We will work with watercolor and learn how to mix precise shades of colour how to apply them on a paper to reach specific effects. We will discuss variations of fashion poses and will choose which one is the best for your drawing. Then we will learn how to imitate leopard pattern and how to draw drapes, pleats and transparent fabrics. And of course we will enjoy the most incredible Dior’s dresses!

Watercolor & I

My artistic career began at the age of 11. During my childhood, drawing always fascinated me. Learning the history of art, I was impressed how traditions of drawing have changed from ancient to modern art. Like a little Cubist I had fun playing with shapes in art school. As an Impressionist I found my color palette studying at university. Later at Parsons in Paris I came closer to contemporary art experimenting with my traditional academic skills.

Watercolor is one of the most difficult techniques I studied. I was never good until I was 27. While working in a fashion magazine I didn’t draw regularly for almost 5 years. When I started to draw with watercolor again every day was a completely new life for me. My brushstrokes were bright, fast, and unpredictable. With those new feelings I started my first fashion sketchings.

A lot of practice is the best way to learn watercolor. Even a million words will not give you the feeling for the right amount of “water” and “color” to mix and reach watercolors beautiful drawing effects. It helps to watch how other professionals work, then practise repeating their technique yourself.

For the past four years I have shared my skills teaching fashion illustration in Prague.

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Few years ago I wanted Irina to teach me fashion illustration, and asked for private lessons. Due to her busy schedule, the only spot available was on Saturdays, 7 a.m. in the morning… That’s how I started my drawing journey.
Irina, had taught me all the basics. I thought I can’t do it, but with her classes and guidance, the fear has disappeared. We slowly moved to watercolour and other techniques.
Later, I have joined the group course of hers. I must say the courses are very interesting. First of all, the group itself is not big, only 4 people max. Good vibes in the group, and also everybody can get 100% attention from Irina which is important. Besides, the courses are designed the way that each lesson is different but at the same you are progressing and learning something new (make sure you do your homework), and the new is never ending. I feel so inspired after each course that I have almost given up sleeping, so I can sketch and keep up.
Moreover, you can see that all lessons are thoroughly well thought and planned. They are truly inspiring, and I find them useful. It is fun too! 🙂
I highly recommend!

Ciara

April 14, 2017 at 11:43

Absolutely loved Irina’s fashion illustration classes which I attended for 8 weeks or so. She is so helpful and as the group isn’t that large she can come to everyone and make sure we each get enough support during the class. I really felt I improved a lot throughout the classes and it inspired me so much to start drawing again. Irina is so knowledgeable not only about drawing but fashion in general and I really enjoyed speaking with her in these classes! I would highly recommend Irina!

Valeria Averina

April 16, 2017 at 11:59

I am happy to write this review, as I would like to praise Irina’s courses. I visited two of her courses one was on fashion illustration in watercolor, the other one was focused on applying the watercolor skills in creating a fashion collection. Both courses were well-structured, involved much practice and contained a lot of useful information. I am a hobby-artist, but the courses really gave a lot of useful tips on how to achieve the more professional level that I crave.
Irina herself is not only a good art teacher with individual approach to her students, but she is also working in the area and is continuously developing in the fashion and illustration business.
The courses helped me develop a sense of what a fashion drawing is and how it is different from what I was drawing before, they helped me get much more comfortable with using watercolor and I learned interesting things about history and fashion in general.
I would highly recommend Irina’s courses, as they are dense in practice, tips and tricks about the profession.

Olga

April 17, 2017 at 17:24

I visited Irina’s Fashion Portrait and Fashion Illustration courses. It was amazing experience with a lot of fun in a relaxed atmosphere after a working day. It is something that helped me to think in another way and to refresh my mind. Besides, the biggest advantage of the courses is that from an absolute beginner I noticed in a very short time the progress in drawing. Irina has strong skills in drawing teaching. When I looked at the pictures that were going to be the task to draw I could hardly believe that I would manage. As a result I really liked what I drew 🙂

Alisa

April 18, 2017 at 12:24

At the time when I took the fashion illustration course with Irina, I was considering applying to an art university. This is why I decided to try out different art media to gain somewhat of an idea of what I like to do and what I am up for. Before I participated in Irina’s fashion illustration course, I had no experience with this kind of illustration at all, and thanks to Irina I discovered a whole new area of art. I certainly approve that this course is very good even for beginners.
The course itself turned out to be a pleasant surprise for me, as I did not expect that I would learn so many things and actually see so much progress in only a few lessons. Irina is a great course leader, she is capable to select only the most useful information according to the students’ level. Her teaching approach was perfect for me, as she gave us much freedom in trying out things, but was always there to help out and show the right way of doing things as well. What I liked the most about the way Irina teaches is that she has a very structured plan for her lessons, but at the same time the lessons fell very easy-going and playful.
Irina herself is a very nice and interesting person with lots of experience in the field of illustration and design. She always has many creative and inspiring ideas, that won’t let anyone be bored!
Shortly after I took the course with Irina, I made up my mind on what I want to study. At the moment I am studying in a design university in Italy and I feel like I found my place and Irina’s fashion illustration course was not the last thing that helped me upon this decision. Moreover I used one of the works that I produced during her lessons in my university application portfolio, which certainly helped me to get in.
I would certainly recommend Irina as a fashion illustration teacher to anyone interested in this topic. She is one of the best art teachers I ever had and her course is definitely very productive and will leave one satisfied, bringing surprising results together with lots of pleasure and fun!

I have known Irina for several years. I participated in some of her courses and workshops. I also took private lessons with her. Since the lesson I was fascinated by the world of a fashion illustration and I wanted to create a really cool art.
In my opinion, Irina is a professional in fashion industry. Whatever goal you have, it can be quickly achieved with her help. Her lessons are structured with a lot of practice and an individual approach. In the class I learned not only about the correct construction of the body, proportions and watercolor technique but also expanded my knowledge of fashion, other techniques and illustration in general. Irina really understands the subject she teaches and she is enjoying her job. It is a pleasure to learn from such people.
After completing the course, I continue to create illustrations and learn new techniques. You can find my artwork on my Instagram @xeni.krylova.
I definitely recommend Irina’s courses and I am sure that he classes will be useful for both those who want to get a new stylish profession and for those who want to acquire a new hobby and to please their relatives with their creativity.

Gabriela

April 26, 2017 at 15:02

I have visited Irina´s Fashion Illustration course. It was such a good experience. She is a professional art teacher. I love fashion in every way and I am glad she introduced me this illustration world. After Fashion Illustration course I have also experienced her Fashion Portrait course and I was happy with that one as well. I have really enjoyed her lessons. Now I need to do some proper practise on my own .-) ..and hope there will be some other course or lessons full of inspiration for me to come.
I recommend Irina´s courses for sure. If you love fashion, art, beauty or even just want to try something new, do not hesitate and go for it! 🙂

I attended Irina’s Fashion Illustration course beginning of this year and it was fantastic. Since it was a small group of app. 5 persons, you had during 3 hours a very intensive support from Irina who taught me so many new techniques. From this I gained my passion for drawing. Thank You Irina for being so inspiring and teaching so well in a very pleasant & relaxing atmosphere.

Kamila

July 24, 2017 at 22:23

Irina helped me pick up where I left off several years ago and take it further. I am attending her third course now and I am enjoying it as much as I did the very first lesson. At times, I sit there, looking at my drawing, quite puzzled about how to make this more realistic, and there she comes, shows you how to do it and you’re suddenly where you wanted to be. She is very positive, always kind and attentive with everyone. Remember this: If you are mixing colours and you can’t get what you are hoping for, add a drop of purple, I am sure that is it :).

Anna

August 19, 2017 at 22:01

I’d never thought, that drawing watercolour could be so hard and fascinating at the same time. Numerous techniques of mixing colours, creating fantastic gradients, nuances of toolkit – all of this and much more you can learn with Irina. I just came on the course, turned off my brain and enjoyed the process and atmosphere for the full 100%.

Barbara

September 14, 2017 at 11:33

I adore this fashion ilustrator course.It inspired me, taught me new technics and definitely calmed me down after stresful day.
Irina is superb, very helpful, skilled and with a heart of a teacher who wants to give you the best knowledge which she’s gathered throughout her professional fashion illustration career.
You will learn more in this course than few years in art school.
There was such a huge progress in every girl on this course.
I highly recommend to attend this course to anybody who wants to get a artistry.